Backus Kids Club

Backus Kids Club will be open 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. non-school days Thursday and Friday. Regular hours, 3:30 to 6 p.m., resume Oct. 22. Call Backus Community Center at 285-7225 for information.

Homebuyer

workshop

A Homebuyer Educational Workshop is set for 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at KOOTASCA Community Action, 2232 Second Ave. E. Topics include: Qualifying for a Mortgage, Credit Issues/Saving, Shopping for a Home/Realtor Services, Professional Inspections and Closing. The $35 per family charge is payable to KOOTASCA. Registration is required. For information about the program and to register, call Sandy O’Fallon at 218-327-5568 or at 1-800-422-0312.

Quilters guild

Northern Lights Quilters Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at First Lutheran Church. The fall event will be discussed. Bring Show and Tell. Guests are welcome.

NSDAR chapter

The Lady Slippers Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Country Side Cafe, Blackduck. Call Ellen Davis for more information at 218-634-2494.

Leaf pick-up

Evangelical Covenant Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars are serving the community with their Annual Leaf Pick-Up Oct. 27. The public is asked to have bagged leaves curbside by 9 a.m.

Craft fair

The Big Falls CERC is looking for craft vendors and artists interested in participating in the Nov. 10 Craft Fair. Spaces are limited. Call Joan at 218-276-2282 for more information or to reserve a space.

Dart league

The Steel Tip Dart League will gather for a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at Rumors Up North.

Kids and Company

The 2012-13 Kids and Company season begins Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre in Fort Frances. The first show is “Dracula” presented by the DuffleBag Theatre. Season passes are $30 each and individual show tickets are $10 each. Tickets are available at the Fort Frances Public Library, Betty’s, Revco Carpet, Coffee Landing, and at the door.

Ranier City Council

Ranier City Council will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Ranier Community Building.

Recovery Service

A Recovery Service for anyone in a 12-step program, their family and friends, is set for 5 p.m. Sunday at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Fourth Street and Ninth Avenue. Call Lynn for more information at 286-5083.